Vacancy: Musical Director
The Pentland Junior Singers are looking for a new Musical Director
About us:
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We are a youth choir for children aged 8 to 14 based in Balerno.
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We performtwo concerts a year in conjunction with the Pentland Singers, take part in the Balerno Music Festival and compete in the Edinburgh Competition Festival.
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We sing a wide variety of choral,folk and world music and songs from shows and films in unison, two and three part harmony
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Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening, during term time, in Balerno Parish Church from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
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We are supported by the Pentland Singers who are a registered charity and are managed by a committee elected by our members.
We are seeking a new Musical Director who will:
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Have experience of teaching and developing musical skills and abilities with children
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Have a clear conducting style
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Encourage and develop the choir’s musicality and skills.
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Have a track record of producing rehearsal and concert programmes that appeal to children with a range of musical tastes and are popular with audiences.
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Work with the committee and adult choir musical director in planning varied programmes.
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Be comfortable working with other professional musicians when required and has good contacts in the music world.
Further information can be found on our website: http://www.pentlandjuniors.org
To apply please send a musical CV, including two referees, and a short covering letter (email) outlining your suitability for the post to:
Alison Marr (Chair)
Interviews will take place prior to auditions with the choir on the evening of Thursday 19th September 2019.This position is available from October 2019.